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Webinar: You've Secured an Industry Partner, Now What? Navigating the Next Phase

In this webinar, we’ll explore the critical steps to take once you've secured an industry partner. Learn how to effectively manage the relationship, set clear expectations, and navigate the challenges that arise as you turn your partnership into a productive collaboration. Whether you're looking to expand your network or enhance your research outcomes, this session will provide practical insights to help you maximize the impact of your industry connections.

Webinar: You've Secured an Industry Partner, Now What? Navigating the Next Phase

In this webinar, we’ll explore the critical steps to take once you've secured an industry partner. Learn how to effectively manage the relationship, set clear expectations, and navigate the challenges that arise as you turn your partnership into a productive collaboration. Whether you're looking to expand your network or enhance your research outcomes, this session will provide practical insights to help you maximize the impact of your industry connections.

February 2025 UK Innovate Newsletter

The February edition of the Innovation Insider features a bestselling book created by UK’s 4-H team, the announcement of Launch Blue’s Spring 2025 UAccel Quick Start + I-Corps Cohort and upcoming events like Coffee Science Unfiltered and the Kentucky Innovator Challenge.

Coffee Science Unfiltered Session 5: From Bean to Business

Join us for session five of Coffee Science Unfiltered: A UK Educational Series with Fausto Sarmiento, Center Director for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Lexington. Fausto will provide an overview of the key considerations for opening a coffee shop, including developing a business model, crafting an effective business plan and navigating challenges faced by early-stage businesses. He will also be joined by employees from Blue Roasters LLC, who will share their experience launching a mobile coffee truck and discuss the complexities of permitting and operations.

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Catherine Fullen
Student Associate, Marketing & Communications
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Emersyn Acomb
Student Associate, Marketing & Communications
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Jaden Edelen
Student Associate, Marketing & Communications

UK 4-H team creates best-selling outdoor game book for kids

A team from UK’s 4-H Youth Development program collaborated with UK Innovate’s Social Innovation team to create a bestselling book packed with unforgettable outdoor adventures for kids.

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Bryce Marks
Fellow, Intellectual Property Development, Technology Commercialization
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Claire DeWeese
Fellow, Intellectual Property Development, Technology Commercialization